diff --git a/src/aiida_quantumespresso/cli/workflows/pw/base.py b/src/aiida_quantumespresso/cli/workflows/pw/base.py
index 6880eea19..75deb6e26 100755
--- a/src/aiida_quantumespresso/cli/workflows/pw/base.py
+++ b/src/aiida_quantumespresso/cli/workflows/pw/base.py
@@ -42,6 +42,9 @@ def launch_workflow(
     cutoff_wfc, cutoff_rho = pseudo_family.get_recommended_cutoffs(structure=structure, unit='Ry')
 
     parameters = {
+        'CONTROL': {
+            'calculation': 'scf',
+        },
         'SYSTEM': {
             'ecutwfc': ecutwfc or cutoff_wfc,
             'ecutrho': ecutrho or cutoff_rho,